Volcanoes national park is a maximum of 3 hours’ drive from the city of Kigali. It is home to over 30% of the world gorilla population. It is therefore the prime gorilla trekking safari prime location. It covers an area 160 square kilometers. Yearly is attracts thousands of visitors wit0hin its boundaries. It is home to the mountain gorillas, chimpanzee, golden monkeys, elephants and buffalo. This forest straddles Uganda, The democratic republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda is an experience that needs lots of patience.  Walking under the canopies in the quiet serene environment only altered by the calls by the wildlife is a memorable moment by itself. Volcanoes is also home to over 200 species of colorful chattering birds. It consists of 6 dormant and 3 active volcanoes.

There are strict conservation rules and controlled tourist entries in the park. The permit for gorilla trekking in Rwanda is USD 1500, though may seem high, it’s a way of contributing to conservation.  This permits should be booked before arrival. Visits are controlled by the number of permits given per day. This is a must do experience in Rwanda and it should be on your travel bucket lists to Africa.